dgwhitten

I've searched and looked in the owner's manual but for the life of me I can't figure out why my defroster blows sirocco like. Every other auto that I have owned hasn't roasted me for the sake of de-fogging. Any guidance will be most appreciated.

OCBen

You might want to check out the thread this is taken from for more background:

https://rennlist.com/forums/showpost...5&postcount=15

dgwhitten

Thanks Obiwan. Guess when I read the book I read "defroster". So, this means turn on the AC to defrost? These P cars sure have some interesting quirks. But then, I really like the 3 blink turn signal thingee among all the other reasons while I smile when I get in.
Thanks again.

ltc

This is standard VAG/PAG design philosophy on all climate controls (at least they no longer spell 'Manual' as 'Manuel'). The use of hot air in non icing environments does defog the windshield better/quicker than cold air....athough US drivers are not quite accustomed to this practice.

If you prefer a US style defogger, then you have to turn on the A/C and adjust the airflow to the windshield....and ignore the defroster button.

akim47

... bringing a thread back from a long time ago...

something I never knew. Here in soCal, we actually had some rain today. As I was driving home, the windshield started fogging a bit. I've never had to do this before, so I was suprised when a blast of roasting hot air came to the windows and made the windows even foggier. I seriously didn't know what to do. I drove slowly and had to peek through the small opening that was clear. By the time the window was not foggy, i was sweating like a pig!!!

Searched the topic, and found this. Interesting...

peterm

on humid days the upper vent on the ac always fogs the lower windscreen Im always off auto and use vents and lower vents for ac shutting off the upper defrost vents